Mangosteen Origins

In Malaysia, mangosteen is limited to elevations below 1,500 ft (450 m). In Madras, it grows from 250 to 5,000 ft (76-1,500 m) above sea-level. Mangosteen growing in an area with 80 in. (200 cm) of rain yearly, such as in Dominica, requires special care. Mangosteen growing in an area that gets 105 in. of rain (255 cm) yearly and has soil with better moisture-holding capacity, flourishes.

Mangosteen ordinarily requires high atmospheric humidity and an annual rainfall of at least 50 in (127 cm) with no long periods of drought.